Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (49) A+
Woodburn and Hall House - The Governor's House (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
Attraction
Biggs Museum of American Art (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
Legislative Hall (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
Biggs Museum of American Art
Museum
First State Heritage Park: Legislative Mall
Attraction
Constitution Park (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
The Old State House (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
The Old State House
Museum
John Bell House
Attraction
John Bell House (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
Johnson Victrola Museum (First State Heritage Park)
Attraction
Johnson Victrola Museum
Museum
Scott D. Miller Stadium
Stadium
Delaware Agricultural Museum
Museum
Dover High School Stadium
Stadium
Monster Monument
Attraction
Dover Motor Speedway
Stadium
Delaware State Police Museum
Museum
AMC
Cinema
Base Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (41) A-
Grey Fox Grille
Bar
Panda Garden
Fast Food
Kent Liquor Mart
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Dover Liquor Warehouse
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Lepore's Liquors
Alcohol
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
China King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Super Liquor Warehouse
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Jim& Shirley Wentworth Gymnasium
Gym
Club Fitness
Gym
Kent County Recreation Center
Community Centre
Calvary Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) B
ALDI
Grocery Store
Frankfurt Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
The Parisii
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Parks (77) A+
Woodburn and Hall House - The Governor's House (First State Heritage Park)
Park
Kings Highway Triangle
Park
Loockerman Plaza
Park
Loockerman Plaza
Park
Memorial Park
Park
City Hall Plaza
Park
Loockerman Plaza
Park
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
Park
Loockerman Plaza
Park
City Hall Plaza
Park
Loockerman Plaza
Park
Veterans Memorial
Park
Orville Myers Park
Park
Biggs Museum of American Art (First State Heritage Park)
Park
Legislative Hall (First State Heritage Park)
Park
First State Heritage Park: Legislative Mall
Park
Constitution Park (First State Heritage Park)
Park
The Old State House (First State Heritage Park)
Park
The Green (First State Heritage Park)
Park
John Bell House (First State Heritage Park)
Park
Silver Lake Park
Park
Johnson Victrola Museum (First State Heritage Park)
Park
Kirkwood Street Park
Park
Silver Lake Park Playground
Playground
Silver Lake Park
Park
Shops (46) A+
Zuha Trend
Clothing
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
Pets
Perfect Nails
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Cigarette & Tobacco Outlet
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hollywood Tans
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Burlington
Department Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
One Stop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Dave’s Road Bikes, Inc.
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Dover.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Dover Transit Center
Bus Station
Silver Lake Plaza
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Dover is 102/100 - which is 6% lower than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Dover crime rates are 5,208 per 100k, which is 130% higher than Delaware
Property Crime
4,486 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
722 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Dover is $48,500 - which is 21% lower than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$48,500 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kent County Sheriff's Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dover Police Department
Police
Dover Police Department
Police
Bayhealth Kent General
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Student Health Center
Clinic
Fan Care Center
Clinic
Dover Behavioral Health System
Hospital
University Police
Police
Dover Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Delaware State Police Headquarters
Police
Delaware State Police Headquarters
Police
Delaware State Police Academey
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Camden Police Department
Police
Camden-Wyoming Fire Company
Fire Station
Wyoming Police Department
Police
Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A

Dover home prices are $182,100 - which is 22% lower than Delaware
Home Price
$182,100 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C-

The Dover graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Delaware
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (30) C-
Holy Cross School
Kent County Secondary Ilc
South Dover Elementary School
Campus Community School
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
East Dover Elementary School
Kent County Community School
William Henry Middle School
Fairview Elementary School
Towne Point Elementary School
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Dover First Christian School
St John'S Lutheran School
Capital Early Childhood Center
North Dover Elementary School
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Calvary Christian Academy
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
W. B. Simpson Elementary School
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School Ilc
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Dover First Christian School
Early College High School At Delaware State University
Dover High School
Calvary Christian Academy
Caesar Rodney High School
Positive Outcomes Charter School
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ratings F

Dover has an overall rating of 46% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D
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Museum area is nice but there is nothing else. 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 30, 2021) I agree with the previous poster. This town has an extremely high amount of crime. I heard the stories about Dover when I lived in another state with the drugs, home invasions and other violent crime. I make sure the time in Dover is in the winter and daytime. Stay away from ...Read More the city. Read Less
Would not live or work here. 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 18, 2019) I had previously worked in Dover. I would not recommend working or living in this area. The crime rate is off the charts. Their crime rate is 86% higher, than the rest of the country. That's almost double. Unbelievable..Dover police do their best, there's only so much crime they ...Read More can prevent. Dover's crime rate is 80% higher than the rest of Delaware. Steer clear of this place. There is nothing to see or do, anyhow. Nothing worth risking my life over.There's plenty of much nicer places to live. Read Less
Living In Dover, Delaware 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2010) I have lived in Dover, Delaware for my whole life. I was born and raised there and I learned very valuable lifelong lessons from the people and the culture of my community. The friendly atmosphere and warm people make this a great place to not only live in but also to visit. Peop ...Read More le in Dover really seem to have positive attitudes and we are so friendly.

There are so many historical sites and attractions to explore in my Dover that you won't know where to begin. The rich history of the old buildings in downtown Dover are amazing. There is so much to see and learn for everyone who visits here. The city government is great in my opinion. They really seem to care about the citizens of the city and they are prompt about getting things done. We have tons of great restaurants to dine in and lots of stores for those who enjoy shopping like the Dover Mall. The Nascar raceway is one of the biggest attractions in Dover in June and in September and you should really check it out if you are here. I like the convenient area which makes traveling fast and easy. Read Less
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Living In Dover, Delaware 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2010) I have lived in Dover, Delaware for my whole life. I was born and raised there and I learned very valuable lifelong lessons from the people and the culture of my community. The friendly atmosphere and warm people make this a great place to not only live in but also to visit. Peop ...Read More le in Dover really seem to have positive attitudes and we are so friendly.

There are so many historical sites and attractions to explore in my Dover that you won't know where to begin. The rich history of the old buildings in downtown Dover are amazing. There is so much to see and learn for everyone who visits here. The city government is great in my opinion. They really seem to care about the citizens of the city and they are prompt about getting things done. We have tons of great restaurants to dine in and lots of stores for those who enjoy shopping like the Dover Mall. The Nascar raceway is one of the biggest attractions in Dover in June and in September and you should really check it out if you are here. I like the convenient area which makes traveling fast and easy. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dover? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodburn and Hall House - The Governor's House (First State Heritage Park)
      Kings Highway Triangle
      Loockerman Plaza
      Loockerman Plaza
      Memorial Park
      City Hall Plaza
      Loockerman Plaza
      First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries

      Entertainment

      Woodburn and Hall House - The Governor's House (First State Heritage Park)
      First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
      Biggs Museum of American Art (First State Heritage Park)
      Legislative Hall (First State Heritage Park)
      Biggs Museum of American Art
      First State Heritage Park: Legislative Mall
      Constitution Park (First State Heritage Park)
      The Old State House (First State Heritage Park)

      Food & Drink

      Grey Fox Grille
      Panda Garden
      Kent Liquor Mart
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dover? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Dover.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dover? The cost of living in Dover is 102/100 - which is 6% lower than Delaware.
      Dover
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dover? Dover crime rates are 5,208, which are 130% higher than Delaware
      Total Crime
      5,208 per 100k people

      128% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      128% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Dover? The median income in Dover is $48,500 which is 21% lower than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $48,50012% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,41911% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dover a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Bayhealth Kent General
      Dover Behavioral Health System

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Dover home prices? Dover home prices are $182,100 - which is 22% lower than Delaware
      Median home value
      $182,1001% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06612% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Dover have good schools? The Dover graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Dover a good place to live? Dover has an overall rating of 46% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      46%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      43%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      6 total surveys

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